Best one yet from English psych-eccentric

Jason How has been releasing Albums under his own steam for a few years now. Jangly-power-pop and pastoral psychedelia have been the focus for the main part although 2017’s Eve of Oban album was a diversion into noisier Buzzcocks meets Sydney Barrett politico rage. With new producer Karsten Moss onboard, Seven Mile Lane has a modern sheen without losing that Haight-Asbury vibe that How does so well. The album is (very) loosely based on a cycle journey through the Kent countryside and the songs evoke the beauty and oddness therein; Ashford International is probably the pick of the songs although there’s not a weak track. Checkout Girl has the feel of Felt in its quirky harmonies. If you’re a fan of early Brit psychedelia, XTC or The Swell Maps, you»ll enjoy this immensely. Give it some love, man.

Joe Whyte